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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aristotle, how does tragedy achieve the emotion it inspires?
(a) Contradiction.
(b) Using the element of surprise.
(c) Deceit.
(d) Irony.

2. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?
(a) Tragic events.
(b) Other poets.
(c) Various places around the world.
(d) Men in action.

3. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Congruent.
(b) Bad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Complex.

4. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?
(a) A dramatic story.
(b) A sad story.
(c) A particularly poor story.
(d) A great story.

5. Aristotle says what type of poetry imitates the "lower" types of men?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Roman poetry.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Greek poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??

2. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?

3. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

4. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?

5. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?

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